Manchester United avoided defeat this time, unlike in last week's Manchester Derby against ten-man Manchester City, but their fans must feel just as frustrated after another Premier League failure.This time, the Red Devils faced the league's bottom side, Fulham, and somehow escaped defeat, with Matheus Cunha's fortunate 89th-minute leveller taking a deflection on its way into the net – 1-1.Iraola conquers his former home, Ghanaian force propels City to EPL summitThe Brazilian rescued Lisandro Martinez from being a tragic figure after the defender scored a bizarre own goal in the 63rd minute, which almost cost his team dearly.United did win a point, but their display was subpar once again, and the question now is how much longer the board and fans will be willing to back Michael Carrick.As it seems now, his days at Old Trafford may be numbered…Manchester United shared a point with Fulham at Craven cottage 1:1 draw ✍️ pic.twitter.com/sqTgh8J9ep— Wimcy (@Wimcy1) September 20, 2026 The two teams put on an entertaining show in the first half, with only goals missing.The Red Devils hit the post twice through Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha, while the home side's Oscar Bobb and Joshua King forced Senne Lammens into several good saves.How to beat Arsenal? Ask BrightonAfter spending much of the first half on the back foot, the Cottagers stepped up their attacking efforts after the break. And it paid off!In the 63rd minute – following a rather uneventful quarter of an hour – Calvin Bassey stole the ball in United's half and fired a shot after a solo run. Lammens kept out his effort, but Lisandro Martinez appeared to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, clumsily turning the ball into his own net and gifting Fulham the lead!A HORRIBLE moment for Manchester United and Lisandro Martinez, as the Argentine defender scores an own goal! 🫣 He won’t want to watch that one again… pic.twitter.com/olvxSMvy8p— Sleeper Football (@SleeperFooty) September 20, 2026 Following the London side's opener, the Red Devils threw everything forward in search of a leveller, but that's when the rivals' keeper, Bernd Leno, stepped onto the stage.With two outstanding saves to deny Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, the German kept his team's advantage alive, injecting essential confidence into his teammates.20.00: (2.30) HB Koge (3.40) Hobro IK (2.85)To make matters even more shocking for United fans, even though the Red Devils were 1-0 down against the Premier League's bottom side, Michael Carrick made his first substitution in the 77th minute?!The Englishman's subs – Joshua Zirkzee, Mason Mount, and Patrick Dorgu – did little to improve United's subpar display, but United still managed to avoid a defeat. Matheus Cunha rescued the visitors in the 89th minute, with his effort taking a huge deflection off David Affengruber and wrong-footing Leno.🚨 CUNHA RESCUES MAN UNITED 🔥Matheus Cunha saves Manchester United from defeat as they draw 1-1 with Fulham ⚡ pic.twitter.com/Z21nv8tCV0— Football on Predict (@FConPredict) September 20, 2026 Thanks to this draw, Fulham climbed off the bottom of the table, leaving sorry Tottenham there, while the Red Devils are only 12th with just five points collected across as many games.In the end, Man United will certainly welcome the international break. They will have time to recharge their batteries and, perhaps more importantly, make some key changes – with a managerial shake-up potentially on the cards.PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 5FridayBrentford – Chelsea 3-0 (0-0)/Anthony 61, Thiago 83, Carvalho 90+4/SaturdayTottenham – Aston Villa 1-3 (0-1)/Gallagher 87 – Manzambi 45+4, Jackson 67, Buendia 79/Brighton – Arsenal 3-0 (2-0)/Gross 31, Kostoulas 45, Andres 57/Everton – Ipswich 1-0 (1-0)/Barry 11/Newcastle – Hull 2-1 (2-0)/Willock 3, Hall 7 – Ali Cho 67/Nott Forest – Coventry 0-1 (0-0)/DaSilva 55/SundayBournemouth – Liverpool 0-1 (0-0)/Isak 57/Leeds – Crystal Palace 0-0Manchester City – Sunderland 5-3 (3-2)/Fernandez 9, Cherki 29, Semenyo 43, 57, Haaland 81 – Brobbey 12, 33, 59/Fulham – Manchester United 1-1 (0-0)/Martinez 63 og – Cunha 89/